The team fell into silence once again, with only the sound of footsteps echoing through the quiet forest. This moisture-laden woods indeed gave off an oppressive feeling. Not to mention sun-loving animals, even shade-loving creatures seemed unwilling to settle here. Carefree Meng Lan's worries might not have been unfounded, but at this moment, they could only keep moving forward to explore this unknown territory.
As time passed, the sky gradually dimmed, and the mist in the forest grew denser, reducing visibility more and more. Everyone's mood became increasingly heavy; they had not only to face unknown dangers but also deal with internal conflicts within the team. Each person knew well that this was a stern test.
Suddenly, a shadow swept past in front of them, causing the group to tense up immediately, gripping their weapons tightly to prepare for a possible attack. However, the shadow didn't launch an attack but instead quickly disappeared into the mist.
